Police, community and calendar briefs for May 11, 2013

Published: Friday, May 10, 2013 at 10:00 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, May 10, 2013 at 5:24 p.m.

POLICE BEAT

Car accident kills Summerfield man

A 68-year-old Summerfield man was killed in a single vehicle crash early Friday at Southeast 136th Place and Del Webb Boulevard.

According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers, Charles Allan Kilgore was driving a 2006 Honda Element west on Southeast 136th Place when, for an unknown reason, he failed to negotiate a right-hand curve. The car crossed the eastbound lane and went onto private property and struck a mailbox and then hit a wall. As the car careened off the wall, it spun around and came to a stop.

Kilgore was taken to The Villages Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Man accused of stealing 50 model cars

A man seen pushing a shopping cart containing about 50 model cars stolen from a business was arrested Thursday and charged with commercial burglary and grand theft.

David B. Hedrington, 36, was taken to the Marion County Jail.

A witness told Marion County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Philip Minton that on Wednesday he saw a man — later identified as Hedrington — come from behind the Model Car Emporium at 5361 E. Silver Springs Blvd. with a shopping cart full of model cars. He said when he saw the same man going behind the business with a shopping cart on Thursday, he called law enforcement.

Hedrington at first resisted commands issued by Minton, but eventually surrendered and was taken into custody.

The models in the cart were valued at $1,250.

State records show Hedrington left an Ocala re-entry center on April 1, prior to his release date of Oct. 12. He has been in and out of prison since 2006 for offenses including grand theft of a motor vehicle and burglary.

Cash stolen from Hobby Lobby safe

An Ocala store was burglarized and cash was removed from a safe, which was discovered by employees Thursday.

Ocala police officers believe a burglar or burglars entered Hobby Lobby at 2400 SW College Road by removing a portion of an air conditioning unit on the roof and then sliding into the building through the duct system. After making a small hole in the side of the safe and taking the money, they retreated through the duct system and roof unit, according to reports.

Anyone with information can call the Ocala Police Department at 369-7000, Crime Line at 369-7061, or Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, visit www.ocalacrimestoppers.com or text “ocalapd” and a tip to TIP411.

Police seek help finding slo-mo burglar

Police are looking for what surveillance images show is an apparently slow and confused burglar who stole two 18 packs of beer and some laundry soap.

Late last month, an officer went to the 1000 block of Southeast Third Avenue, where a homeowner said someone had taken items from a screened porch.

Surveillance images show a man wearing a ball cap and hooded sweatshirt walking up to the back porch. He breaks or cuts the screen and spends an enormous amount of time unlocking the door, after which he takes the beer and Tide laundry soap.

Anyone with information about the person in the images can call the Ocala Police Department at 369-7000, Crime Line at 369-7061 or Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP.

See surveillance video of the burglary at www.ocala.com.

COMMUNITY

County 911 division swaps locations

The 911 management division of the Marion County Public Safety Communications will be moving to a new home next Wednesday. The division handles address mapping, maintains the 911 data base and road naming. The 911 communications center is not affected.

The department will not close during the move. Michelle Hirst, an administrative manager in the department, said the new location will be in the Growth Services building, the old Scotty’s, at 2710 E. Silver Springs Blvd.

The 911 management division is currently located a few blocks away at 2630 SE Third St.

Register now for summer VPK classes

Parents can register children for voluntary pre-kindergarten classes this summer and regular kindergarten classes this fall.

Classes are available 7:39 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, June 10 through Aug. 1, at Belleview, College Park, Dunnellon, East Marion, Fessenden, Greenway, Madison Street, Maplewood, Marion Oaks and Oakcrest elementary schools. Free breakfast and lunch are part of the program.

Parents must provide transportation and obtain a certificate of eligibility from the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County by calling 369-2315.

For more information, contact an elementary school, the K-12 Academic Services Office at 236-0500 or the Title One Office at 671-4171.

Teaching assistants are needed for week-long classes and performance camps from June 10 through Aug. 17. Those who are interested must complete an application, including three character references, and a brief essay by June 7.

For more information, call 236-2274.

Writing workshop for community groups

A “Make Your Mark: A Workshop for Writers” is targeted to civic, social, nonprofit, faith-based, fraternal and other community groups. It will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Marion County Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala.

Attendees will receive tips on how to write a 1,500-word historical chronicle of their organization for the Public Library System’s archive of local documents, photos, newspaper clippings and other area landmarks. Participating entities will then be able to submit their historical chronicles to the library by Oct. 31.

Reservations are required.

For more information, call 671-8551.

OHS class to celebrate 70th anniversary

Members of the Ocala High School Graduation Class of 1943 will celebrate their 70th anniversary with a reunion luncheon at noon May 25 at the Ocala Elks Lodge, 705 NE 25 Ave., Ocala.

Classmate and retired Navy chaplain Elden Luffman will conduct a memorial service for deceased members of the class.

For more information, call 694-3609.

Ride to benefit Wounded Warriors

Forest High School’s Air Force JRTOC and RideNow Power Sports will host a motorcycle ride benefitting the Wounded Warriors Project at 11 a.m. May 25, beginning at RideNow, 3880 U.S. 441 Ocala.

The ride will travel down U.S. 441 to Forest Lawn Cemetery, then to the Market of Marion at 12888 SE U.S. 441, Belleview, for an afternoon of activities including live music, games and barbecue.

<p class="bold allcaps">POLICE BEAT</p>
<p><b>Car accident kills Summerfield man</b></p><p>A 68-year-old Summerfield man was killed in a single vehicle crash early Friday at Southeast 136th Place and Del Webb Boulevard.</p><p>According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers, Charles Allan Kilgore was driving a 2006 Honda Element west on Southeast 136th Place when, for an unknown reason, he failed to negotiate a right-hand curve. The car crossed the eastbound lane and went onto private property and struck a mailbox and then hit a wall. As the car careened off the wall, it spun around and came to a stop.</p><p>Kilgore was taken to The Villages Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.</p><p><b>Man accused of stealing 50 model cars</b></p><p>A man seen pushing a shopping cart containing about 50 model cars stolen from a business was arrested Thursday and charged with commercial burglary and grand theft.</p><p>David B. Hedrington, 36, was taken to the Marion County Jail.</p><p>A witness told Marion County Sheriff's Office Deputy Philip Minton that on Wednesday he saw a man — later identified as Hedrington — come from behind the Model Car Emporium at 5361 E. Silver Springs Blvd. with a shopping cart full of model cars. He said when he saw the same man going behind the business with a shopping cart on Thursday, he called law enforcement.</p><p>Hedrington at first resisted commands issued by Minton, but eventually surrendered and was taken into custody.</p><p>The models in the cart were valued at $1,250.</p><p>State records show Hedrington left an Ocala re-entry center on April 1, prior to his release date of Oct. 12. He has been in and out of prison since 2006 for offenses including grand theft of a motor vehicle and burglary.</p><p><b>Cash stolen from Hobby Lobby safe</b></p><p>An Ocala store was burglarized and cash was removed from a safe, which was discovered by employees Thursday.</p><p>Ocala police officers believe a burglar or burglars entered Hobby Lobby at 2400 SW College Road by removing a portion of an air conditioning unit on the roof and then sliding into the building through the duct system. After making a small hole in the side of the safe and taking the money, they retreated through the duct system and roof unit, according to reports.</p><p>Anyone with information can call the Ocala Police Department at 369-7000, Crime Line at 369-7061, or Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, visit www.ocalacrimestoppers.com or text “ocalapd” and a tip to TIP411.</p><p><b>Police seek help finding slo-mo burglar</b></p><p>Police are looking for what surveillance images show is an apparently slow and confused burglar who stole two 18 packs of beer and some laundry soap.</p><p>Late last month, an officer went to the 1000 block of Southeast Third Avenue, where a homeowner said someone had taken items from a screened porch.</p><p>Surveillance images show a man wearing a ball cap and hooded sweatshirt walking up to the back porch. He breaks or cuts the screen and spends an enormous amount of time unlocking the door, after which he takes the beer and Tide laundry soap.</p><p>Anyone with information about the person in the images can call the Ocala Police Department at 369-7000, Crime Line at 369-7061 or Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP.</p><p>See surveillance video of the burglary at www.ocala.com.</p><h3>COMMUNITY</h3>
<p><b>County 911 division swaps locations</b></p><p>The 911 management division of the Marion County Public Safety Communications will be moving to a new home next Wednesday. The division handles address mapping, maintains the 911 data base and road naming. The 911 communications center is not affected.</p><p>The department will not close during the move. Michelle Hirst, an administrative manager in the department, said the new location will be in the Growth Services building, the old Scotty's, at 2710 E. Silver Springs Blvd.</p><p>The 911 management division is currently located a few blocks away at 2630 SE Third St.</p><p><b>Register now for summer VPK classes</b></p><p>Parents can register children for voluntary pre-kindergarten classes this summer and regular kindergarten classes this fall.</p><p>Classes are available 7:39 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, June 10 through Aug. 1, at Belleview, College Park, Dunnellon, East Marion, Fessenden, Greenway, Madison Street, Maplewood, Marion Oaks and Oakcrest elementary schools. Free breakfast and lunch are part of the program.</p><p>Parents must provide transportation and obtain a certificate of eligibility from the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County by calling 369-2315.</p><p>For more information, contact an elementary school, the K-12 Academic Services Office at 236-0500 or the Title One Office at 671-4171.</p><p><b>Youth internships at Ocala Civic Theatre</b></p><p>The Ocala Civic Theatre Education Department offers unpaid summer youth internships for ages 14-21.</p><p>Teaching assistants are needed for week-long classes and performance camps from June 10 through Aug. 17. Those who are interested must complete an application, including three character references, and a brief essay by June 7.</p><p>For more information, call 236-2274.</p><p><b>Writing workshop for community groups</b></p><p>A “Make Your Mark: A Workshop for Writers” is targeted to civic, social, nonprofit, faith-based, fraternal and other community groups. It will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Marion County Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala.</p><p>Attendees will receive tips on how to write a 1,500-word historical chronicle of their organization for the Public Library System's archive of local documents, photos, newspaper clippings and other area landmarks. Participating entities will then be able to submit their historical chronicles to the library by Oct. 31.</p><p>Reservations are required.</p><p>For more information, call 671-8551.</p><p><b>OHS class to celebrate 70th anniversary</b></p><p>Members of the Ocala High School Graduation Class of 1943 will celebrate their 70th anniversary with a reunion luncheon at noon May 25 at the Ocala Elks Lodge, 705 NE 25 Ave., Ocala.</p><p>Classmate and retired Navy chaplain Elden Luffman will conduct a memorial service for deceased members of the class.</p><p>For more information, call 694-3609.</p><p><b>Ride to benefit Wounded Warriors </b></p><p>Forest High School's Air Force JRTOC and RideNow Power Sports will host a motorcycle ride benefitting the Wounded Warriors Project at 11 a.m. May 25, beginning at RideNow, 3880 U.S. 441 Ocala.</p><p>The ride will travel down U.S. 441 to Forest Lawn Cemetery, then to the Market of Marion at 12888 SE U.S. 441, Belleview, for an afternoon of activities including live music, games and barbecue.</p><p>The cost is $10 per bike, $5 per additional rider.</p><p>For more information, email davidfletcher@marion.k12.fl.us.</p><h3>CALENDAR</h3>
<p><b>TODAY</b></p><p>4X4 SHOW: Off-road vehicle show and shine, three courses, vendors and more, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Market of Marion, 12888 SE U.S. 441, Belleview. $15 adults; $5 seniors and ages 6-12. (245-6766 or www.themarketofmarion.com)</p><p> </p><p>KID FEST: Family fun festival and concert with Logan and Kendall from Big Time Rush and Jillian Jensen begins at noon, Saturday, Ocala Entertainment Complex, to benefit Marion County Literacy Council. $25 general admission. (789-6009)</p><p> </p><p>PET VACCINES: Florida International Teaching Zoo low-cost pet vaccinations, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Gander Mountain, 3970 SW Third St., Ocala. $6 rabies, $14 distemper/parvo. (867-7788 or www.facebook.com/#!/PetVaccinations)</p><p> </p><p>SINGLES DANCE: Ocala Singles Club, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Ocala Scottish Rite, 3632 NE Seventh St., Ocala. $9; refreshments provided. (622-3171)</p><p> </p><p>CAR CRUISE-IN: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Kmart Plaza, 3711 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Bring nonperishable food for local pantries. (625-7122)</p><p> </p><p>PAPER MOSAICS: For reens, 3 p.m. Saturday, Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon. (438-2520)</p><p> </p><p>EQUINE EVENT: Dressage, Jumper and 3 Phase Schooling Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. County Road 475, Ocala. (307-6699)</p><p> </p><p>PUBLIC FORUM: Silver Springs public information forum, 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Silver Springs Nature Park, 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, includes, speakers, entertainment and more. Free. (www.silverspirngsalliance.org)</p><p> </p><p>PLANT SALE: Master Gardener's, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Marion County UF/IFAS Extension Service Auditorium, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala. (671-8400)</p><p> </p><p>SCRAPBOOKERS: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Forest Community Center, 777 S. County Road. 314A, Ocklawaha. $2. (208-2243)</p><p> </p><p>HEALTH SCREENINGS: Weight and skin, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sam's Club, 3921 SW College Road, Ocala. Free. (samshealthscreenings@cohnwolfe.com)</p><p> </p><p><b>SUNDAY</b></p><p>MARION CIVIC CHORALE: “Give My Regards to Broadway,” 3 p.m. Sunday, Countryside Presbyterian Church, 7768 SW State Road 200, Ocala. (237-4633)</p><p></p><p>SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS: Annual Mother's Day concert by the Ocala Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m. Sunday, Ocala Golf Club, 3130 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Advanced tickets $15, ages 6-12 $5; $10 at the gate; 6 and younger admitted free. (867-0355)</p><p></p><p>WALK AND FUN RUN: M.O.M.S. Day 5K, 2-mile walk and kids fun run, to benefit the M.O.M.S. (Memories of Missing Smiles) Park, 7:30 a.m., 2200 SE 36 Ave., Ocala. $25. (www.active.com or 369-6667).</p><p> </p><p>BUTTERFLY RELEASE: Mother's Day memorial butterfly release, 4 p.m. Sunday, Highland Memorial Park, 1515 NE Third St., Ocala, with performance by liturgical dance group Adoration in Motion. (266-6373)</p><p> </p><p>DANCE SOCIAL: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Plantation Recreation, 609 County Road 466, Lady Lake. $10. (304-8672)</p><p> </p><p><i>To submit information for this list, send an e-mail to calendar@starbanner.com or visit www.ocala.com, scroll down and click on EVENTS CALENDAR on the right.</i></p>